Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
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Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
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State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
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Fate of bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project in question
Although the bill received initial approval, it will need more lawmakers on final passage to impact the regulatory review of CMP’s controversial transmission line proposal.
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Jim Fossel: Mills’ first veto reveals much
Will the legislative Democrats buck the new governor or fall in line?
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Despite big gains, women have ‘a long way to go’ in politics, Emily Cain says
Former U.S. House candidate hails “sea change” in number of women holding elected office, but hopes many more will join them.
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Maine ethics commission rejects Waterville council candidate’s complaint
Former Ward 1 City Council candidate Cathy Weeks and supporters on Wednesday made their case before the ethics commission to investigate an anonymously distributed flyer she says cost her the race.
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In threat to Pelosi, 16 Democrats sign letter saying they’ll back new leadership
An additional 5 House Democrats, including Congressman-elect Jared Golden, D-2nd District, say they’ll oppose her but didn’t sign the letter.
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Waterville Democrat wins Ward 1 council seat by 2 votes in recount
Republican Catherine Weeks, who lost by two votes in the recount Thursday, said she still will pursue an ethics complaint.
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Waterville to recount plastic bag ban vote after mayor leads petition
Nick Isgro and Waterville School Board member Julian Payne on Tuesday handed in the required signatures needed to force a recount of the referendum.